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Stories from March 5, 2024

St. Paul teachers strike averted, while nursing home workers start strike

St. Paul teachers and the district say they've reached a tentative contract agreement Tuesday afternoon. This likely averts a strike planned for next week. And around one thousand workers from several nursing homes across the state went on strike Tuesday.
by Emily Reese

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The Minnesota High School Boys State Hockey Tournament starts Wednesday

The Minnesota High School Boys State Hockey Tournament starts Wednesday

The four-day tournament brings teams and fans from all corners of the state, and has gained a national following over the years, with top plays from the tournament often appearing on ESPN and, of course, an amazing display of hockey hair.
by Peter Cox

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Strike avoided as St. Paul teachers, district reach contract deal

Strike avoided as St. Paul teachers, district reach contract deal

Leaders of St. Paul’s teachers union said Tuesday afternoon they’ve reached a tentative agreement with the school district on contracts as a March 11 strike date neared. District officials said the deal means there will not be a strike and school will remain in session. 
by Elizabeth Shockman and Peter Cox

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Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she won’t seek reelection, avoiding 3-way race

Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she won’t seek reelection, avoiding 3-way race

Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona has announced that she won’t run for a second term. Sinema's decision Tuesday comes after her estrangement from the Democratic Party left her politically homeless and without a clear path to reelection.
by The Associated Press

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We chatted with Super Tuesday voters at the polls. Here’s what they had to say

We chatted with Super Tuesday voters at the polls. Here’s what they had to say

On Super Tuesday, Minnesotans joined voters in fourteen other states in casting ballots in the presidential primary. We talked to voters in Minneapolis Tuesday morning at the polls, including supporters of President Joe Biden, Dean Phillips, Donald Trump, Nikki Haley and uncommitted voters.
by Cathy Wurzer and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota’s moose count holds steady, but they’re not out of the woods

Minnesota’s moose count holds steady, but they’re not out of the woods

The latest survey from the Minnesota DNR shows the state’s moose population has stabilized over the past decade but is still at risk because of factors including climate change, predators and parasites.
by Dan Kraker

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More Minnesotans are aging alone. Here’s how we can address their biggest challenges

More Minnesotans are aging alone. Here’s how we can address their biggest challenges

Retirees make up a significant portion of Minnesota’s population, and yet many are finding themselves without support as they enter their later years. Add in the fact that one in six Baby Boomers never had kids, and that leaves many without support as they age.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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Faith in Minnesota: who are religious ‘nones’?

Faith in Minnesota: who are religious ‘nones’?

Twenty-eight percent of Americans check the box “none” when asked about their religious affiliation. In this new series, we'll talk to faith leaders across the state about what people are turning to instead of religious life.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Biden and Trump are sweeping Super Tuesday races and moving closer to a November rematch

Biden and Trump are sweeping Super Tuesday races and moving closer to a November rematch

President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, are sweeping the coast-to-coast contests on Super Tuesday. They have all but cemented a November rematch and increased pressure on the former president’s last major rival, Nikki Haley, to leave the Republican race. 
by The Associated Press

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'Trauma Sponges': A Minneapolis firefighter responds to suffering

'Trauma Sponges': A Minneapolis firefighter responds to suffering

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minneapolis fire captain and author Jeremy Norton about his memoir “Trauma Sponges.” Listen back to their conversation about Norton’s 22 years of being a first responder in Minneapolis, including a call to the scene of George Floyd’s murder.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Rudy Gobert and Michael Conley power Timberwolves past Trail Blazers 119-114

Rudy Gobert and Michael Conley power Timberwolves past Trail Blazers 119-114

Rudy Gobert had 25 points and 16 rebounds for his 43rd double-double of the season, Michael Conley added 19 points and seven assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves completed a four-game season sweep of Portland, beating the Trail Blazers 119-114. 
by The Associated Press

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Super Tuesday voting begins. Janitors continue to strike in Twin Cities

Today is primary election day in Minnesota and more than a dozen other Super Tuesday states. Plus, around 4,000 janitors are starting the second day of a three-day strike over pay and retirement benefits.
by Alex Simpson

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Places across the U.S. are testing no-strings cash as part of the social safety net

Places across the U.S. are testing no-strings cash as part of the social safety net

The idea got a boost from the pandemic, when an array of cash relief helped cut child poverty and keep people housed. Researchers are studying how much money, for how long, may have lasting impact.
by Jennifer Ludden

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Racial disparities in voter turnout have grown since Supreme Court ruling, study says

Racial disparities in voter turnout have grown since Supreme Court ruling, study says

A new study finds that the gap between white and nonwhite voters is growing fastest in places that were stripped of federal civil rights-era voting protections by a 2013 Supreme Court ruling.
by Juliana Kim

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In Crosslake, familiar concerns about election security take root ahead of 2024 election

In Crosslake, familiar concerns about election security take root ahead of 2024 election

With election season well underway, questions about ballot security are reemerging — and dividing — some Minnesota communities. In north-central Minnesota, Crosslake residents want the city to have more control over counting votes.
by Catharine Richert and Kirsti Marohn

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Biden, Trump win Minnesota’s Super Tuesday presidential primary elections

Biden, Trump win Minnesota’s Super Tuesday presidential primary elections

Donald Trump and Joe Biden have won Minnesota’s presidential primaries. With contests in more than a dozen states and territories, the Super Tuesday primaries will be the largest day of voting of the year outside of the November election.
by Clay Masters, Mark Zdechlik, Anna Haecherl and The Associated Press

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Former Twitter executives sue Elon Musk for more than $128 million in severance

Former Twitter executives sue Elon Musk for more than $128 million in severance

The lawsuit says not paying severance and bills is part of a pattern for Musk. Representatives for Musk and San Francisco-based X did not immediately respond to messages for comment.
by The Associated Press

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